Patient Care Technician (PCT) - 7 Buxton East Neuro Ortho - Roper Hospital - PRN
On-siteCharleston, South Carolina, United States
Charleston, South Carolina, United StatesOn-sitePart TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Part TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Assist staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. Maintain and update patient records in a timely, orderly manner, including filing both paper and electronic files. Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to the unit with an enthusiastic, friendly approach. Report changes in a patient's condition to the professional nurse and communicate clearly with internal and external customers, including patients, families, physicians, and visitors. Complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
Required Qualifications
- One of the following must be met: Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing course or a Nursing Assistant Program
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Neither HS Diploma nor GED required. Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home
- experience with direct patient care (vitals and ADL job duties) in an assisted living facility
- Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and a current Roper St. Francis teammate
- Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire
- Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have a current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire
- Currently enrolled in or a graduate of an Associates or Bachelor's degree (in any field) with no experience requirement
- Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire
- Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card
- Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology
- Skill in English grammar and spelling
- Neat, legible handwriting
- Ability to file and maintain patient records (both paper and electronic), files and reports
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals and printers
- Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care
- Ability to report changes in the patient's condition to the professional nurse
- Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment
- Skill in maintaining patient care record
- Ability to communicate clearly
Desired Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred
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